wnp25.0502

Chinatown

January 1, 1940

Grant Ave looking North from California Street. Old St. Mary's Church at right

Location

600-614 Grant Ave, 94108

Chinatown

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: October 29, 2015
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
Format: transparency slide

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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